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Baksjötjärnen

northern mesotrophic lake · 65°N
Real lakereal shorelinemeasured max depth 4 msources & method
clarity 3.8 mmax depth 4 mpH 7.0mesotrophicstatus goodforest track · 22 min for the last stretch

Character of the water

Baksjötjärnen lies in the cold north — a northern mesotrophic lake.

The surroundings

The lake lies remote, ringed by forest and bog far from any road. Few find their way here — the water is untouched and the stock undisturbed.

Moderately deep (4 m) — shallow bays, the odd reef and a deeper channel through the middle.

Permits & rules

Fishing permit required — Baksjötjärnen FVOF. Day permit ~60 kr · annual permit ~300 kr.

  • Zander: minimum size 45 cm · protected during the spawn (Apr–May).
  • Pike: keep at most one over 75 cm per day.
  • Handheld tackle only. Respect the protected zones at the inlets and outlets.

Species in Baksjötjärnen

perch predatory fish
typically ~22 cm · can reach 45 cm
Here perch lives on the small stuff — and rewards those who fish small and fine.
pike predatory fish
typically ~62 cm · can reach 120 cm
Pike is a sight-hunter here — the clear water means long follows before the take.
roach coarse fish
typically ~18 cm · can reach 32 cm
Here roach lives on the small stuff — and rewards those who fish small and fine.
zander predatory fish
typically ~50 cm · can reach 95 cm
Zander is a sight-hunter here — the clear water means long follows before the take.
ruffe perch family
typically ~12 cm · can reach 22 cm
Ruffe holds the bottom even in clear water — shade and depth are its cover.

Fishing Baksjötjärnen

Baksjötjärnen holds 5 species, with perch, pike and zander at the top of the chain and roach and ruffe schooling beneath them. The modest depth keeps most of the fishing within reach of the bank.

The fishing here follows the water's own rhythm: dawn and dusk have their windows, fronts close and open them, and the season moves the fish. No two sessions at Baksjötjärnen are alike.

The catch board

6 anglers · 12 catches
  1. 1Wolfgang Krügerzander45 cm
  2. 2Lars Boströmperch19 cm
  3. 3Karl Boströmroach15 cm
  4. 4Per Åbergroach15 cm
  5. 5Heike Korhonenroach14 cm
  6. 6Astrid Hedlundruffe10 cm
Species records here
zander45 cmWolfgang Krüger
perch19 cmLars Boström
roach15 cmPer Åberg
ruffe10 cmAstrid Hedlund
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